Paul E. Monroe

Paul E. Monroe 80, of Mt. Carmel went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was born in Kingsport to the late Charles and Aurora Monroe. Paul served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Jackson as well as Ft. Bragg. He worked for Eastman Chemical Company for 34 years before his retirement in 1999 and later worked for Baysmont for 18 years. Paul served his community as an EMT in the Mt. Carmel Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Church Hill Rescue Squad. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Don, Kelly, and Harold Monroe; sister, Shirley Greear;

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, June Monroe; daughter, Lynn Monroe; son, Steven Monroe; granddaughter, Kylie Monroe; sister, Margaret Nichols; along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. A funeral service will follow with Rev. Jack Edwards officiating.

A graveside service will follow at Church Hill Memory Gardens.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is serving the Monroe family.